Sales Consultant

MPI Limited; Bath, Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider seeks a Sales Consultant to drive growth within the machine & device manufacturers sector. The role involves meeting sales targets, fostering relationships, and promoting their corporate value propositions. Ideal candidates will have a competitive spirit, strong people skills, and a drive to succeed, regardless of previous experience.

Benefits

Extensive sales training

Retail discounts

Life assurance

Private Medical Cover

25 days holiday plus holiday purchase scheme

Salary sacrifice personal pension plan

Qualifications

• Preferred sales experience in a technical field.
• Strong drive and competitive nature are crucial.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Develop sales plans based on customer needs.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Competitive spirit

People skills

Drive

Education

Engineering-based technical qualification

Job description

Sales Consultant: Regional Sales

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours

Department: External Sales

Location: The successful candidate should live in post codes BA, BS area with quick access to motorway networks.

The Company:

From putting the soles on your shoes to the tarmac they walk on; from a packet of crisps to silicon chips; from wooden toothpicks to electric cars; you’d be amazed at the things they get involved in. Our client doesn’t do these things themselves, but they work with the people that do to enable their efforts and dreams to be realised. Their role is sometimes significant, sometimes small, but never trivial and always rewarding.

Our client provides automation and fluid control solutions for factory and laboratory applications. Their target sectors include automotive, food, beverage & packaging, and the life science sectors.

Our client is a wholly-owned subsidiary of their Corporation in Japan. The UK operation is based at a 14-acre site in Milton Keynes, housing UK offices, design, factory, and warehousing facilities.

They are the UK and global market leader in their field.

The Person:

Our client is looking for a passionate and driven individual to join their Sales team. If you have a strong drive to get things done, a competitive spirit, excellent people skills, and a growth mindset, they want to hear from you!

The Role:

Grow the business within the machine & device manufacturers sector by selling to senior management, supply chain, and engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Create and execute a sales plan.
• Develop sales by understanding customer needs and building strong relationships.
• Promote corporate value propositions.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and markets.
• Maintain good relationships with distributor sales partners.
• Keep accurate records of sales activities using CRM systems.

Skills and Experience:

Sales experience and an engineering-based technical qualification are preferred, but attitude is more important. If you have drive, competitiveness, and people skills, and believe you can succeed, apply regardless of experience.

What’s Offered:

Extensive sales, product, and application training, both in classroom and in-field.

Our client values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. They are committed to sustainable development, caring for future generations and the planet.

Benefits include retail discounts, life assurance, Private Medical Cover, 25 days holiday plus holiday purchase scheme, a salary sacrifice personal pension plan, and more.

The Selection Process:

Successful candidates will undertake an online interview, online testing, and a face-to-face interview at the client’s offices.